As always, I am really bad at updating this blog. Whatever.
Some thoughts on design, the world, and everything:
Michael Beirut’s “79 Short Essays on Design” is wonderful. I highly recommend it.
I am fundamentally against the Amazon Kindle, because I am old and stuck in my ways, and clinging to print with everything I have. Okay, that’s not all true, but I like to curl up with a book, and feel the pages flip. Call me old-fashioned. Or just make me an old-fashioned in which to drown my sorrows. Either will do.
I really like visual puns. I am currently thinking about how to make my family’s names into visual puns just for fun.
Freelancing is also fun, especially for people you love. I just made some Save The Date cards for friends, and it was a blast. I didn’t charge them for the design work, but I’m not buying them a wedding present. I think it’s fair.
Starbucks is a funny place. Lots of people to watch.
I’m speaking at MSU SND later this month. The student has become the teacher. Or something.
And finally,
DOGS ARE AWESOME.
The pup enjoying his Christmas present, a nice fluffy bed.
Meet Freckles, the newest member of the Zagata design team. He’s the head of the inspiration and human resources/emotional support branch. Fantastic job, he does.
In conclusion, adult life isn’t so bad. I have my own apartment, a dog, a job, and I’m happily sitting at Starbucks blogging about how awesome everything is. I’ll take it.
As usual, I’ll try to update more regularly. I can’t make any promises, though.
Happy New Year!
Andrea
So good to hear your “voice” come through this blog, Andrea. You may love design, but your writing is mighty enjoyable.